Global Risks Report 2026 - The World Economic Forum The Global Risks Report 2026, the 21st edition of this annual report, marks the second half of a turbulent decade The report analyses global risks through three timeframes to support decision-makers in balancing current crises and longer-term priorities Chapter 1 presents the findings of this year’s Global Risks Perception Survey (GRPS), which captures insights from over 1,300 experts
Beyond oil: 9 commodities impacted by the Strait of Hormuz crisis War in the Middle East has caused significant damage to energy infrastructure and the near closure of the Hormuz Strait, driving oil prices up, but what about the region's other exports? Beyond energy, the conflict is disrupting key non-oil commodities – like methanol, aluminium, sulfur and graphite – impacting global manufacturing and the green energy transition Disruptions to these
2024 Global Retail Investor Outlook | World Economic Forum Retail investing has undergone a seismic shift Global market activity, once dominated by institutional players now includes a rapidly growing share of individual investors However, many investors still face barriers to participation, such as limited financial education, economic uncertainty and the complexity of evolving technology The 2024 Global Retail Investor Outlook, developed by the
Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026 | World Economic Forum The Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026, written in collaboration with Accenture, examines the cybersecurity trends that will affect economies and societies in the year to come It explores how accelerating AI adoption, geopolitical fragmentation and widening cyber inequity are reshaping the global risk landscape As attacks grow faster, more complex and more unevenly distributed, organizations